Trial Weeps as Bertram Spencer Faces Murder Charge
Bertram Spencer, accused of murdering Miss Martha B Mack at the home of Mrs Sarah J Dow, wept and claimed insanity as District Attorney T Callahan described the shooting. Police say Spencer confessed terrorizing residents of Springfield for two years in a string of robberies. Seventeen prosecution witnesses testified, detailing the tragedy and intruder description as the case nears closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertram Avencer
Regidente
Watern
Spencer
Sayah
Dow
Stapleton
Mra
Lucy
Varreng
Misa Blackstones
Vie
Perme
Regan
Obituary notices from November events and funerals
Fragmented text lists multiple obituaries and funeral details from a 1911 newspaper. Names include Mrs. Lee Mari, George A Thornton, and Willam F Verleger. Dates reference November 1 and 16 with services at local cemeteries and churches. Mentions relatives, residences, and funeral parlor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pel Fegtahueen
Helms
Bey
Mosiemart
MoMon B. Lawry
Vambor
Menmud
Kolapa
Tuetay
Guyom
Lee Mari Awughter
Adei
Usoelon
Trim Lene Cay
Farvieht
Thomas Agon
Tha
Tare Thorns
Margaret Stack
Wotee
Duharal
St Peters Church
Thornton
Ty Realdence
George A
Lena B
Tainer
Vance
Mattye Kyle
Dorell Thornton
Kiemge
Itaam
Amsterdam
Wittuw
Willam
Blace for Beattie and Bestile trial testimony
Bestile approached me with several men days ago and produced a set of statements from his witnesses. He swore multiple parts of his testimony were false, including a confessed goisine claim. He appeared sober and coherent when making the affidavit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bestile
Herre
Clay Bestile, Jr
Bakisiston
Paul Heattle
Richmond
Death by his own act of aeronautic pioneer Mix
American balloonist Fear Aeromaut Mix reportedly jumped from a channel steamer near Calais on Sunday night. A letter found in his greatcoat asked that funds to forward his overcoat be sent to secretary in Paris. Mix, manager of the European division of the General Motors and Exports Company of Detroit, left Dover for Calais at 1 o clock. He was a member of the Aero Club of France and the Aero Club of America and had been selected to represent the United States at the Rome international aviation congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pietre Habisig
Mix
Parla
General Motora and Exports Company
Detroit
Suiccde
Paris
Aeralub
France
Aera Club
Americc U
Rome
Engisoh
Belmont Park
John Motsant
Boulevard Des Invalides
Bequest Reveals Identity of Omaha Woman as Anna Wilson
A woman in Omaha who died about two weeks ago left $800 to charity but had used the name Plat. Her brother James H Pist of St Louis identified her photo in a newspaper, linking her to a Memphis disappearance. She had lived four years in Omaha under an assumed name, and her will directs gifts to local institutions. James Pist plans to contest the will.
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Omaha
Nebr
Anna Wilson
Charits
Maracest
Alice
Memphia
James H Pist
St Louis
Plat
Anna Wison
Nebi
Ishia
James Ti Pist
Graham to Succeed Moses as Wash. Board of Trade officer
Edwin Graham is expected to win the second vice presidential post at the Washington Board of Trade, with the directorate set to elect at 4:15 PM. Thomas C Noyes moves to the presidency, AC Moses to first vice president, while current officers William T Eynon, WM Shuster, EH Droop, and John B Larner likely retain or assume roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin € Graham
Washimpton Board of Trade
Thair
Laula Willige
W T Gafther
BH Droop
Atron
Graham
Creantite Interests
Firetice
Thomas C Noyes
AC Moses
William T Eynon
WM Shuster
EH Droop
John B Larner
West Virginia Republicans Choose Statewide Primary
The West Virginia Republican State Executive Committee voted 9 to 1 to adopt a statewide primary system for the 2012 election, setting June 4 in Parkersburg and outlining_party structures and timing for the nominating process. The decision comes after extensive debate and aligns with efforts to streamline the GOP grassroots and unify the party ahead of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Parkersburg
Betat
Seapion
Republican State Executle Committee
Health Office Record from Batha and Hospitals Listed
Fragmented health roster lists names of patients and wards across multiple institutions including Government Hospital for the Insane and Washington Asylum Hospital. It notes ages from under a year to 74, with several spellings and unclear dates, referencing patients such as Katie Proller, John Z, Mary Hoy, George Bran, Myrna, Cecelia Neloot, and others, alongside hospital names and approximate locations.
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Newmin
Wiliam
Baker Providence
Honpital
Jgletta Baron
Brooktana
Fang
George Myrna Government Hospital For the
Tubsreutonis
al Yewreartis Farms
Tuercutets Hospital
Vaare
Taine
Moffett
Volta
Tae’ Hawking
Feosdmen
Moapital
Mary Geoster
Washington Anylumy Hospital
Wanes Riel Barter Freedmen & Hospital
Rmarn
Katie Hasden
Mio
Qroline Carter
Ams
Cecelia
Joecb
Harvester Co Fined $50,000 by Missouri Supreme Court
The International Harvester Company of America was ousted from Missouri and fined $50,000 for antitrust violations. The court ordered payment by January 2, 1919, with suspension of ouster if it proves connection to the New Jersey unit by March 1, 1920. The decision noted a monopoly on binder sales and urged compliance, while negotiations with the Justice Department continued.
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Jeferson City
International Harvester Company of America
Missouri
Supreme Court Today
Justice Graven
Flndinga
Theodore Brace
Misaouri
Igly
International Harvester Company
International Harvester Company of
New Jersey
Mirgouri
DeCormick
Deering
Buxhnell & Gleagner
Milwaukes
Keystone
International
Supreme Court of Missour
New York
Ounter
Department
Ionsistant
Powter
Bancroft Genet
Harvester Company
Yeaterday
Labor Attacks Court At AFL Convention In Atlanta
November session of the American Federation of Labor reports an attack on Florida courts and notes $250,000 raised to defend the McNamara brothers. It cites Tampa cigar makers union cases, demands immediate pardon for the third jailed man, and recommends reinstatement of 200 building trades workers in St Louis.
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Atlanta
McNamare Brothers
American Federation of Labor
Gompera
Florida
Executive Council
Cigarmakers Union of
Tampa
Building Trades Department
Ansartean Federation of Libur Athe
Wam
Bryan Sees No Landslide Here He Says Never Again
In Chicago on November 14 Bryan, three time Democratic candidate, declined to seek or accept the Democratic nomination again. He warned that election returns show no landslide for either party and that Republican gains in the East suggest powerful interests backing the President. He noted another Congress session will influence campaigning and doubted a one sided race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Willan Jennings Bryan
Whang
Mies Democracy
Bryay
Slayers Plea Insanity At Trial Of Bertram G Spencer
Defense counsel claims hereditary insanity as explanation of Spencer's alleged crime. Trial set for spring for the murder charge involving Amir B Silackstome, with proceedings linked to Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde analogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr Jekyll
Mr Hyde
Bertram G Spencer
Amir B Silackstome
Cat Club Plans Show At County Fair
The Washington Cat Club met at Mrs George H Burpes home to plan an October cat show for the Orange County Fair. About fifteen members attended and Mrs Henry L West read Dr A D Melvins letter stating the Department of Agriculture no longer governs pedigreed breed rulings. The club will set its own rules for registering pedigrees and discuss venues for the fair.
HEW INAUGURAL DAY PLANS MOVE TO CONGRESS
A joint House resolution by Representative Henry of Texas and Senator Clark of Wyoming seeks to shift Inauguration to the last Thursday in April. It proposes ending the short session of Congress and aligning the start and end of official terms for senators and representatives with the new date. The measure, discussed soon after Congress convenes, would modify the 60th Congress procedure.
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Congress
United States
House
Henry
Texas
Senate
Clark
Wyoming
Teson
Army officer ordered to answer charge after dog attack
Col. John R Williams, Army officer, was summoned to District 1 police court this morning on a charge of allowing his dog to run at large without a muzzle. The canine allegedly bit Miss Adrienne Vitale, 71, at 142 Twenty First Street NW between Eighteenth and Minateenth streets last night. The wound was cauterized by a physician. Vitale notified the Eighth precinct police and they traced the attack to Williams’s pet.
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Joha R Willams
District 1
Adrienne Vitale
Twenty First Street
Eighteenth
Minateenth
Vitale
Eighth Precinct
Col
Willammpet
Fleet to Have Mikio War In Atlantic Maneuvers
Naval plan outlines a two squadron operation under Rear Admiral Kuga Osterhaus. The first squadron departs Newport November 17 for Hampton Roads. the second sails from Hampton Roads to Newport Thief squadrons will pursue a coordinated scouting and search mission. Secretary Mayer and Admiral Guterhuus commend the Atlantic fleet after a successful mobilization and review in New York.
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Kuga Osterhaus
Newport
Hampton Fonds
Hampton Roads
Onterhaus
Mayer
Atlantic
Guterhuus
New York
High Aero Thief Doubtful in Wild Patent Scheme
Police arrested Samuel McHenry, 48, at a Chicago patent attorney office after he claimed to have built a self made airplane and asked for a patent. He was sent to Washington asylum for mental observation. Relatives notified. He claimed he had soared 269 miles in his model.
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Sanwel McHenry
Bhart
Chiago
Central Office
Byane
Washington Asylum
Men with facial adornment at food show draw large crowd
Report states that men with beards attended the National Food Show at Convention Hall and were admitted free. An invitation to President Taft was extended through the Retail Grocers Association to attend the event tomorrow. Tonight features teachers night, and a baby show is planned for Friday afternoon with reduced fees for ages up to three.
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Convention Hall
Taft
Retail Grocers Association
Altelbie
Licensed to Marry Crooked List of Names in Virginia Maryland and Philadelphia
A newspaper notice lists numerous individuals linked by marriage licenses across multiple states and military bases. It names Charles B Dae Butelee Merle Mc Quay James Hatch Clyde J Pultar Ceulap Hopkins Franks and many others with associations to Fort Myer, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. The fragmentary record hints at a broad licensing activity with diverse parties, including military personnel and civilians.
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Charles B Dae Butelee
Merle Mc Quay
Wallnos Redcltts
Patrick Comroy
Amn Weston
Hynfales Smnyorg
James F ‘Apixta
Jean Hatch
Prince Georgy Camnty
Clete Wo Snyder
Charles D Robertson
Allee Gema
Fort Myer Va
Bey G JM Awankruts
Arthur Mc Lucan
Sevannye
Marian
Cuumalaeheny
Tee Hee
Frank
T Mamall
Jouer
Ros
Bull Watters
Oc Phuadsiphis
Rey JR
S Dennon
S Robertson
Edme Aton
Rap Weer
Raut
Menzel Taegart M. Caster
Roten A. Mane
Rey
de Uriew - Walter
Amd
Stelle Haris
Dols Kay
James L
McLalp ‘Grover
Miller
Mary A Woods Af
Baltipore
Romowit
Thomas Armstrong
Kanaarite Pa
N Muiley
Cancer Pe
Tee Ray Teen Aah
A. Bell
Andy
Th the
Moe
Convicted thief released from Atlanta prison linked to city burglaries
Charles Walton, 60, released August 20 after five years for housebreaking, is accused by police of breaking into three vacant northwest dwellings since his release. Walton, identified by three junk dealers, allegedly stole lead pipe and metal. Officers Stringfellow and Dixon pursue additional thefts in the main area.
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Atlanta
Charles ‘Walton
New York
Sayenue
Northwest
Stringtgliow
Dixon
North West
Welton
Taft Grants Pardon to Bank Embezzler Robnett
President Taft pardoned Clarence W Robnett a former Lewiston Idaho bookkeeper and clerk convicted of embezzling funds from Lewiston National Bank. Robnett had been sentenced to ten years he did not waive the sentence his confession aided conviction of ex-president William E Kettenbach and former cashier George H Kester.
Fragmented City and East Coast Railings Names List
A dense OCR fragment lists numerous names and places across the United States. The text reads like a scrambled roster of individuals, firms, and locales from cities such as Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Cleveland Trenton and Pittsburgh with scattered mentions of hotels and venues. It resembles a street of names rather than a coherent event narrative.
The Perfect Laxative For Elderly People
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsia as a mild laxative for the elderly, claiming it eases chronic constipation, improves digestion, and strengthens stomach and bowels. It promotes regular use, offers a free trial bottle by mail, and lists address details for ordering.
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Caldwel
Syruy
Joseph Brith MA Greasett
Petersbury Va
Catherine Reynolds
Waverl
Haltimore Me Sa
Vearn
Caldwell
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Jane Mirtett
Sppart
Phces Dini
Williae L Lee
Patelmet
Eranection
Commodinus Trapel and
Vater
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RAF Harvey's Sone
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Ruemeols
James T Clements
Premae
Sergeon
Hindle
Firth
George P Zurhorst
Adertiking Establishment
Eadt Cap
Hanna
Bardo
Yun Rale
Dirk Toma
Y Mhalerb
NY Mearra Chapel
Pumphrey & Sow
Falvey
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Paul Beattie
Hfe
Henry C Beattie Jr
Wag Cale
Blace
Beattie
Piret Pac
Edwar W. Mix
Prom Steamer
Captera
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Chanty
R. Harris & Co
Avery
Gude
Mane
Board OF Trade
Pho
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Wash Logica E Lusluyss Mien 8 Orwebli
Moses
Trade Board
Health Office Record
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Chemaphor M
Berna G Wold Put
John Z
Kya
Katie Proller Bey
John C
Kia Keene
Tor Thoman
Mary Hoy Boy
Joshua W
Thay L. Herton Bor
Aeed
Bila
Hevesttar Bor
William and
Cornelix
Berner
Alt Joap
Bere Thompson
Joan
Lattle Sciacos
Erry A. and
Peat
Haney Boy
John
Harriot Granger
Robert and
Rebacca
Desthn
Ousts Harvester CO
Missouri Supreme Court
New Jorary Corporation
Bryan
Slayers Plea Insanity
GAT Club
HEW
Williams
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America
India
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Charles Walton
Honens
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Aoston
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Ed Bareed
Joseph Pepbory
Willard C
Starkwestner Wheaton ET Bills
Vite Raleigh
Blertiog
Mr and Mine
Wolf
Snowden Selvedne Medina
Gabriel Rublet
Shoreham A
George A. Briggs
PH Sbeltack
Burts
Rade & P Mercer
Jemen
Elphia
YP Brewster A. T Bole
Totten Ir
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Eden
Halph H Jones
JC McDeus
Gary
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Sonaura
Boriger
Maryland
Williarag
Frederick
Wierd Gaarmealler
Fat Norris
Leal
Baltimore
Tlalsigh
Bowles
Baltimore St Lane
Brooke Tye
JL. Millwood
Adam Reliey
Mabel Heller
Miss Keller
Brooks Raleigh New Serent
William Plummer Sele
Nic Willant
George H Graham Jeter Oley
R. Sherwood
Tranton Kobitt
van Aw and
Mite
Fremton FC
Conn
Newark
Avingha
Burpeon
Cleveland
Aeron
Stuarex
Hulten
Hood
16Th St
18Th St
Stone & Fairfax
New York Ave
Chevy Chase
Connecticut Avenue
Ingomar
Jenifer
Chevy Chase Heights
Chevy Chase Circle
Thos. J. Fisher & Co., Inc
Niewspaprel
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